Irene CC

Irene Country Club

Get To Know The Greens That Shape The Game

What makes this course special.

Designed By

Mr. Laurie Waters, designed the original 9-hole layout was later expanded to an 18-hole course in the 1920s by the Grimsdell brothers and was given a major modern redesign by Phil Jacobs in 2007.

Established In

1912

Course Type

Parkland Courses. Located inland, these courses feature lush grass, tree-lined fairways, and carefully designed hazards. Often more sheltered and serene.

Tee Options

  • Langer Tees
  • Championship Tees
  • Tournament Tees
  • Forward Tees

Total Yardage (yards)

7093

Total Par

72

Number of Holes

18

Signature Hole

7

Located In

Located in Centurion, Gauteng, near Pretoria, offering a well-established 18-hole golf course set along the Hennops River with tree-lined fairways.

The Scorecard That Defines This Course

The hole-by-hole statistics.

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Par 454344345364445344353672
Yards 368505360156385402138390458316236135838847016034439518451531756337
Handicap 846181021612141115191773135
The Landscapes that shaped the History Of The Game

the views we cannot get enough of.

Main Image

Image by: Irene CC

Irene Country Club is one of Gauteng’s most established golf destinations, situated in Centurion along the scenic Hennops River.
The satellite view of the course

The layout of the fairway from the skies

18

Holes

the number of holes it takes to complete the course in its entity

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7093

Course Yardage

the total length of a golf course from the tee box to the green of each hole

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72

Course Par

the predetermined number of strokes a golfer should take to a tournament

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The Fairways that set the stage for Tournaments to make history.

Course Records

This course has hosted a variety of prestigious tournaments, attracting top professional and amateur golfers. From national championships to international events, these tournaments showcase the course’s challenging layout and world-class facilities, cementing its reputation in the golfing world.

61 Strokes

Laurie Canter | Tshwane Open Pre-Qualifier (2013)

the course record in golf is the lowest score that has ever been shot from the furthest back tees. A record score is recognised as the official “course record” only if made in an individual stroke play competition.

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62 Strokes

Luis Carrera | Kit Kat Cash & Carry Pro-Am (2025)

the course record in golf is the lowest score that has ever been shot from the furthest back tees. A record score is recognised as the official “course record” only if made in an individual stroke play competition.

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63 Strokes

Casey Jarvis | Gauteng North Silver Salver (2019)

the course record in golf is the lowest score that has ever been shot from the furthest back tees. A record score is recognised as the official “course record” only if made in an individual stroke play competition.

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Explore Beyond the greens

Local Attractions

Irene Farm

A historic, storybook working dairy farm operating since 1895. It offers a picturesque "farm in the city" escape where visitors can see Friesland dairy cows, walk scenic trails, shop for fresh dairy at the deli, and dine at on-site restaurants like The Barn.

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Rietvlei Nature Reserve

A massive 4,000-hectare wildlife reserve located just a short drive from the club. It is a serene urban escape ideal for game drives, bird watching from specialized hides, hiking, and viewing native wildlife like rhinos, zebras, and buffalos

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Smuts House Museum

The fully restored, original wood-and-iron farmhouse of General Jan Smuts. Nestled in a quiet, shaded property, it functions as a museum preserving his history and legacy, and hosts popular local markets and walking trails on its grounds.

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